Senior Licensing and Brand Manager

About us At DFS Group, were proud to help people create spaces they love to live in.

Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission. Behind our brands is a passionate Group team.

From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do. They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow. Whether youre supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other.

It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one were proud of. When youre part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger. The effort feels worth it. Its a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because theyre challenged. About the role As the Senior Licensing and Brand Manager at DFS, you will be responsible for developing and executing our brand licensing strategy to enhance our presence in the upholstery and home market.

You will focus on driving commercial success by identifying and securing strategic licensing agreements and expanding house brand propositions.

Youll be managing a varied licensing portfolio, making sure were compliant with contractual obligations and maximising revenue opportunities through effective negotiations and building really strong relationships with those youll be working with. What youll be responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive brand licensing strategy to maximize DFS brand presence in the upholstery / home market. Identifying and securing licensing agreements and house brand propositions.

Managing the licensing portfolio to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and driving commercial success. Ensuring all obligations are met from both sides, to deliver the required minimum guarantees. Identifying and negotiating licensing agreements in line with objectives, ensuring that agreements align with the DFS brand values and objectives. Continuous exploration of commercial opportunities within the portfolio (license and own brand propositions) to leverage and maximise each collection/ partnership.

Leading (when required) contract negotiations with rights holders, licensor to ensure favourable terms. Ensuring compliance with intellectual property (IP) rights, trademarks, and brand guidelines. Monitoring and enforcing licensing agreements, including securing agreed royalty payment deals and contract renewals. Collaborating with product development teams to source unique and exclusive product opportunities Overseeing control on authenticate products for licensors to maintain product integrity.

Helping identify new product opportunities for the license and own brand propositions. Developing and managing the licensing spend and performances, setting financial targets and revenue goals. Tracking and reporting sales performance of licensed products and optimise strategies for growth. Helping Implement pricing strategies to maximise profitability. Working closely with the marketing, online, retail and in-store property teams to promote licensed products through channels Developing brand plans to enhance brand offering via the partner and licensing programme.

Attending industry trade shows and expos to foster relationships and expand the licensing portfolio. Inspiring and motivating internal teams to achieve commercial objectives. Providing line management, guidance and mentorship to foster talent and drive team performance. Were looking for someone who has 3-5 years of experience in licensing or brand partnerships. Strong negotiation skills with experience in contract management and intellectual property licensing.

A deep understanding of the home industry and interior trends. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. Proficiency in financial analysis and revenue forecasting. Don't let it discourage you if you don't have all of this experience, it's a guideline that will help you hit the ground running. If the role sounds like it would be a great fit for you and you'reconfident that it suits you, we'd love you to apply.

Room to grow Everyone at DFS Group begins with a structured induction designed to help you understand our brands, our culture and how we work together. From day one, you will have access to our online Learning Hub, filled with digital courses, tools and resources to support your development. For leaders, we offer virtual workshops focused on building confident, capable leadership.

We also run skills-based workshops to strengthen core capabilities across the business. Colleagues can also undertake nationally recognised qualifications through our apprenticeship programmes, giving you the opportunity to gain external accreditation while you grow your career with us. Our DFS Group benefits We…